Computing for Land and Spatial Systems

Subject 421-327 (2008)

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Credit Points:

12.500

Level:

Undergraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 24 hours of lectures, 24 hours of computer labs, and a one-day field trip (1st Saturday of non-teaching period).
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

431-201 Engineering Analysis A, 431-202 Engineering Analysis B, 421-106 Engineering Communication and Computing

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

 CoordinatorJeff Walker 

Subject Overview:	Topics covered include use of remote sensing and geographical information systems in relation to environmental issues.
Assessment:	A 2-hour end of semester written examination (35%) and assignments throughout the semester totalling 5000 words (65%). Students must attend the field trip and submit all assignments and achieve a grade of at least 50% in the examination in order to pass the subject.
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline abiity to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement) Environmental Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Science

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